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      08-22-2015, 09:54 AM   #32
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My car doesn't seem to be able to display more than a 14-15 mile range on a full charge after 1 month of ownership and 1000+ miles. I charge it every night as I like to use eDrive for all my short trips within my neighborhood. Doesn't matter how conservative I am with my driving I can't seem to get it to display more than the 14-15 mile range in EcoPRO. Any tips?
Have you tried all the basics:

1) Set the car to charge/precondition THREE HOURS or more before you leave from an L2.

2) Ignore the estimated range, reset the trip information in center display.

3) Turn off AC, put car in eco pro mode, try driving on flat terrain with very gentle acceleration and prevent as much stopping as possible (even Regen is only 30-40% efficient).

If you do all of the above you should see somewhere from 17-20 miles before the low SOC will kick the engine on.

Curious have you had other electric cars?
This is my first electric vehicle. In fact since I moved to the U.S. it's the first one that evades the Gas Guzzler Tax. When I'm on eDrive or Comfort I try to coast, and brake as little as possible.
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